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Nouvelle collection: Majorque, Espagne

17/4/2024

 
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Si, comme moi, vous êtes une âme voyageuse et rêveuse, votre liste de destinations souhaitées est sans doute très longue. Souvent, nous avons un genre de destination qui nous interpelle, mais certains endroits nous attirent inexplicablement, avant même d'en savoir plus sur eux. 

Mallorca (Majorque) est l'une de ces destinations qui figurait sur ma liste depuis quelques années. Je pense aussi que je suis actuellement dans une phase 
« île » dans ma vie, fascinée par leur rythme et leur culture. Ce printemps, après un hiver particulièrement lourd pour moi, j'ai décidé de m'évader et de découvrir l'île de Majorque afin de faire le plein de bleu et de soleil.​
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​Avant même que mon avion n'atterrisse, j'ai tout de suite été impressionnée par la diversité des paysages. La Serra de Tramuntana est un site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, et son air remarquablement pur, ses chèvres de montagne intrépides et ses villages tranquilles sont tout aussi impressionnants que les panoramas méditerranéens qui vous surprennent à chaque tournant de la route. 
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À Palma, l'intrigante capitale de l'île, les échos mauresques se marient harmonieusement avec le style art-nouveau catalan de Gaudí pour donner à la ville une pulsation séduisante. Les calanques de la côte sud-est de Majorque sont d'une beauté inouïe, leurs eaux turquoises se déversant au pied d'imposantes falaises et de petites maisons de pêcheurs. 
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Lorsque je regarde les images qui font maintenant partie de ma collection Mallorca, je me plonge instantanément dans l'apaisement que j'avais ressenti là-bas, mes sens inondés et mon espoir ravivé. Les bleus, les verts et les textures de l'île sont gravés dans mon esprit, et je peux presque entendre les tourterelle pleureuses et les murmures des vagues. 

J'espère que ces images, leurs titres et leurs descriptions vous inspireront tout autant.
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Rester et partir

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L'aventure vous attend (Cala des Moro, Mallorca)

La chance, c'est un état d'esprit

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La gratitude sème l'abondance (Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Perdre et retrouver

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Quand se perdre aide à trouver la paix (Valldemossa, Mallorca)

Attendre sans attendre

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Apprendre à vivre en paix en attendant que la vie change

Un cœur en pleine guérison

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Respirer et recommencer (Cala Llombards, Mallorca)

Prendre le temps de marquer le temps

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Quelle chance nous avons de vivre (Cala s'Almunia, Mallorca)

La vie en vert

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C'est le moment de cultiver ton jardin

Cala Llombards

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Sans cesse émerveillée par les merveilles de notre monde (Santanyí, Mallorca)

Fais confiance aux portes

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Elles ne restent pas fermées si on leur demande d'ouvrir (Cala s'Almunia, Mallorca)

Ce bleu envoûtant

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Cela fait du bien de se sentir insignifiant, de temps en temps. (Na Foradada, Mallorca)

Chaque pas est un pas

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Crois en ton progrès (Cala s'Almunia, Mallorca)

​Fais un vœu

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Observons chaque moment éphémère avec un cœur plein d'espoir et non de peur (Palma, Mallorca)

Chemin fleuri

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Que ton chemin soit bordé de fleurs (Valldemossa, Mallorca)

Passé, présent, futur

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La sérénité suspend le temps

La mer est en nous

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Nous avons sa puissance et sa grâce en nous

Port de Sóller

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Oublier le temps, mais pas soi-même (Sóller, Mallorca)

Nouveaux horizons

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La patience, une forme de courage (Cala Llombards, Mallorca)
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Avez-vous un favori parmi ces nouveautés ? L'île de Majorque figure-t-elle sur votre liste de destinations ?
De mon cœur au vôtre,
Kristina
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New in Shop: The Mallorca Collection

17/4/2024

 
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If you're a dreamer and a restless traveler like me, your bucket list is probably long and ever-growing. Often, we have a "type" when it comes to destinations, yet some places inexplicably pull on us, before we even know much about them. 

Mallorca is one of those places that had been on my list for a few years. I also think I'm currently in an island-phase of my life, fascinated by how island towns' rhythm and culture differ from the mainland. This spring, after a particularly difficult winter, I spontaneously decided to drop everything and fly to Mallorca to fill up on its blissful blue.
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Before my plane even touched down, I was immediately struck by how diverse the landscapes were on the island. The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its remarkably crisp air, fearless mountain goats, and tranquil villages are just as awe-inspiring as the Mediterranean vistas that surprise you around the road's bend. 
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In Palma, the island's intriguing capital, Moorish echoes blend seamlessly with Gaudí's signature catalan Art-Nouveau style to give the city an entrancing pulse. The rugged coves on Mallorca's southeast coast are impossibly beautiful, their turquoise waters tumbling at the base of imposing cliffs and tiny boathouses. 
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When I look at the prints that are part of my Mallorca collection, I instantly lean into that appeasement I felt there, my senses completely flooded and my hope rekindled. The vivid blues, greens and almost edible textures of the island are etched into my mind, and I can still hear the mourning doves cooing over the crashing waves.

​I hope that these images, their titles and captions will inspire you just as much.
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Stay and Go

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Adventure awaits (Cala des Moro, Mallorca)

Lucky Is a Mindset

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Gratitude seeds abundance (Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Losing and Finding

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​When getting lost helps find peace (Valldemossa, Mallorca)

Waiting Without Waiting

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Learning to live peacefully while we wait for life to change (Valldemossa, Mallorca)

Healing Heart

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Take a deep breath and begin again (Cala Llombards, Mallorca)

Making Time, Marking Time

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How lucky we are to be alive (Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Live in Bloom

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This is your season to nurture your garden

Cala Llombards

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Forever in awe of the breathtaking places in our world (Santanyí, Mallorca)

Trust in the Doors

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They won’t stay closed if you ask them to open (Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Bewitching Blue

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It is good to feel small, once in a while (Na Foradada, Mallorca)

Every Step Is a Step

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Trust in your progress (Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Make a Wish

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Notice each fleeting moment with a heart full of hope, not fear (Palma, Mallorca)

Grow Your Own Way

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I hope your path is full of blooms (Valldemossa, Mallorca)

Past, Present, Future

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Stillness cheats time (Palma, Mallorca)

The Sea Is Inside You

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We all have the power and grace of the waves in us ​(Cala s’Almunia, Mallorca)

Port de Sóller

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Lose track of time, but not yourself (Sóller, Mallorca)

New Horizons

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Patience is a form of courage (Cala Llombards, Mallorca)
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Do you have a favorite? Is Mallorca on your bucket list?
From my heart to yours,
Kristina
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New Collection: Italy in February

28/4/2023

 
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In my books, Italy is always a good idea!

Those who know me a little know that Italy is my second home. It is the country I know in all seasons and all lights. I especially love it in low season, when there is more time for sauntering, for conversations with locals, for unrushed meals and, of course, for pictures!

This February, I was privileged to be able to fly back to my happy place. I visited the Lake Como region for the first time and was charmed by the villages of Varenna, Bellagio and Como itself. I also went back to Florence, where I used to spend my summers as a teen, for the first time in nearly 18 years! 

It felt so rejuvenating to fill my lens and my heart with these old and new places. Since you loved my Italy in November collection, I thought I would present my new inspirations to you in this post. As usual, it's not only the "big landscapes" but also the tiny details that tugged on my sleeve. 

I hope these scenes inspire you to (re)visit your happy places...and to add to your home decor this spring. The bilingual caption beneath each photo accompanies the print!

Fiorenzia

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Forever in awe of your magnificent beauty and secret treasures (Firenze, Italy)
En éternelle admiration devant ta magnifique beauté et tes trésors secrets (Florence, Italie)

Innamorati

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Love is finding joy in any season and any weather (Varenna, Lago di Como, Italy)
L'amour c'est trouver la joie en toute saison et en tous les vents (Varenna, Lac de Côme, Italie

Fierce Dreamer

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Dare to chase the dreams you have, and all the dreams you’ll have tomorrow (Firenze, Italy)
Ose poursuivre tous les rêves que tu as, et tous ceux que tu auras (Florence, Italie)

Golden Hour

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Breathe in and let your heart fly (Florence, Italy)
Respire et laisse ton coeur s'alléger (Florence, Italie)

Shrouded with Light

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Sometimes, courage comes when you least expect it (Como, Italy)
Parfois, le courage s’éveille quand on s'y attend le moins (Côme, Italie)

This Light I Know

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Your afternoons make me feel like I have all the time in the world (Firenze, Italy)
Tes après-midis sont intemporels (Florence, Italie)

Sail Your Way

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May the wind always be in your sails (Varenna, Lake Como, Italy)
Que le vent soit toujours dans tes voiles (Varenna, Italie)

Ponte Vecchio

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A wondrous sight and its golden light (Firenze, Italy)
Une merveille et sa lumière dorée (Florence, Italie)​

Twenty Minutes Alone

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Every moment counts (Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy)
​Chaque instant compte (Bellagio, Lac de Côme, Italie)

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Architecture with Feeling

16/3/2023

 

L'architecture vivante

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The Italy in November Collection

19/11/2022

 
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I am fascinated by low season.

It began when I lived in Europe for two years and got to experience its in-between seasons. Life seemed to begin again when cities and seashores were returned to the locals instead of being under siege by tour groups and cruise ships. Beaches in the fall and winter call to me. They make me breathe deeply, differently. I feel like I can stretch my legs and contemplate without hurry. The waters begin to look more silver than blue, and the light looks a little more ethereal. 

I love Italy every single day of the year, but I do love it (especially northern Italy) in the fall and winter. I love wrapping myself in a cozy (Italian) scarf and enjoying damp, foggy mornings in Milan and Venice. I love the crisp fall air heightened by the lingering scent of roasted chestnuts and cozy evenings in front of a plate of fresh seafood or risotto. Mostly, I like having Italy "all to myself" (well, not quite, but more than in July or August).

This collection is an ode to the northern Italian seaside during low season. First, Liguria and its coveted Italian Riviera, a narrow curve of land bordering France sprawled at the foot of the Mediterranean Sea. Then, my precious Lagoon - Venice and its glorious fog season. Coast to coast, in November, when the sea swells and the light envelopes you. 

These photographs are also meaningful to me because they represent hard physical work. Chasing the Venetian fog meant leaving my apartment at sunrise day after day, the cumulating fatigue only offset by passion and awe. In Cinque Terre, my body (and my heavy camera) had to climb thousands of steep steps in astonishingly hot weather to capture the villages and the sea from above. When I look at these images, I see so much of my personal history with Italy, but also my history with myself -- a decades-long journey of a flourishing mind and an aging body with one timeless constant: my profound love for Italy.

I hope you enjoy the collection as much as I enjoyed capturing these scenes.

Bassa Stagione

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Falling in love with your winter light (Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Piccolo Paese

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This vibrant little village holds such a big place in my heart (Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre)

Buongiorno

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Wherever you go, fill up on color (Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Manarola

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Create your peace and carry it with you (Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Mare

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Views like these are always worth the climb (Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Serena

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​Wishing you serenity and ease on your journey (Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Monterosso

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Our memories remain anchored here as the tides and seasons change (Monterosso, Cinque Terre)

Your Winter Light

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Filling my lungs with your gentle air (Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy)

Aging Together

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You'll always have my heart, in light and fog. (Venice, Italy)

Nebbiosa

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My lagoon wrapped in fog and magic (Venice, Italy)

Il Gondoliere

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Turn the corner, find the light (Venice, Italy)

Slow Morning

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Your fog is my clarity (Venice, Italy)

Fly

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A bird’s eye view of the impossible city (Venice, Italy)

Wrapped

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Sometimes, not seeing ahead erases all the pressure (Venice, Italy)

Muted Rainbow

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Burano’s vibrant houses draped in an autumn morning’s fog (Burano, Venice, Italy)

Surrender

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Where it ends or where it begins, I trust in the timing (Venice, Italy)
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The Calabria Collection

19/11/2022

 
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On Italy's toe, the rest of the country feels far, far away. Here, the coastline is nicknamed "The Coast of the Gods", and rightfully so. The waters reach blue and turquoise hues that don't even seem possible, every sunset is a symphony, and the old villages seem to be carved out of the very rock they are perched upon. But perhaps what is most dizzying of all is facing the Tyrrhenian Sea and watching the Calabrian coastline taper off in the horizon while Sicily suddenly comes into view. Calabria's Tyrrhenian coastline offers a front-row view of Sicily's three active volcanoes: Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano. They make their presence known throughout the day, spewing and smoking like clockwork, reminding us of the fragility of everything. 

My stay in Calabria bombarded my senses, including my taste buds. The humble yet fiery cuisine is a grateful tribute to the gifts of the land and the sea. While throngs of youth leave the south every year in pursuit of opportunity in the north or abroad, the future of the region is left in the hands of passionate families who find ways to honor ancient traditions while embracing innovation. In the agricultural heart of the region, the plateau of the Monte Poro, I am in awe of the lush vegetation and abundance of olives, figs, bergamot, liquorice, lemon, almond and figs. And cheese. I should have led with that! The Poro is renowned for its pecorino cheese, a strong (even pungent) variety that, like all ingredients here, doesn't go unnoticed on the palette. 

When I think of Calabria, I am instantly pulled back to its colors, flavors and rhythms. The collection is simple, balanced, and dreamy. The photographs are vibrant yet serene. I hope that the pieces in this collection evoke what Calabria stirred in me - a longing to become more mindful and to deeply cherish the resilient yet fragile lands that surround us.

Below are the images from Calabria and Sicily's Aeolian islands that make up the collection. 

This Must Be Paradise

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My heart expands with awe of this impossible blue (Tropea, Calabria, Italy)
Mon coeur éclate devant ce bleu impossible (Tropée, Calabre, Italie)

Soar

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Trust your wings, trust in timing (Tropea, Calabria, Italy)
Fais confiance à tes ailes, fais confiance au destin. (Tropée, Calabre, Italie)

Coast of the Gods

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Nothing better to do today but stay (Tropea, Calabria)
Rien de mieux à faire aujourd'hui que de rester (Tropea, Calabre)

Sanctuary

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In this place in full bloom, I bloom too (Tropea, Calabria, Italy)
Dans cet endroit en pleine floraison, je fleuris aussi (Tropée, Calabre, Italie)

Miss Your Train

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An ode to the places that unexpectedly beg us to stay (Zambrone, Calabria, Italy)
Une ode aux lieux qui nous attardent (Zambrone, Calabre, Italie)

Stomboli

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Resilient, fragile and grateful (Stromboli, Sicily)
Résiliente, fragile, reconnaissante (Stromboli, Sicile)

Extraordinary

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When daily life is poetry and a sunny afternoon is a song (Pizzo, Calabria, Italy)
Quand le quotidien est poésie et qu'un après-midi ensoleillé est une chanson (Pizzo, Calabre)

Early Riser

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A beach at dawn is a secret whispered in your ear (Tropea, Calabria, Italy)
Une plage à l'aube est un secret murmuré à l'oreille (Tropée, Calabre, Italie)

The Day Is Long

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The tide doesn’t hurry, why should we? (Tropea, Calabria, Italy)
Savoure la journée à ton rythme, comme le fait la marée (Tropée, Calabre, Italie)

You, Me and the Sea

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That may be all I need in life (Lipari, Sicily, Italy)
C'est peut-être tout ce dont j'ai besoin dans la vie (Lipari, Sicile, Italie)

Lipari

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It is a gift to lose track of time for one afternoon (Lipari, Sicily)
C'est un cadeau de perdre la notion du temps pour un après-midi (Lipari, Sicile)

Your Future Awaits

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Breathe and believe. Good things lie on the other side (Stromboli, Sicily, Italy)
Respire et sois-en assurée : de nouvelles portes promettent le bonheur (Stromboli, Sicile, Italie)

After the Fire, the Blooms

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In this volcanic village, lush vegetation has bloomed from ash. Here, resilience and fragility are woven into one. (Stromboli, Sicily)
Dans ce village volcanique, les cendres ont fait place à des fleurs luxuriantes. Ici, résilience et fragilité se côtoient au quotidien. (Stromboli, Sicile)

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Staying in and Around Montreal: My Covid-Collection

21/11/2021

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When the world changed, almost overnight, in 2020, I found myself craving shelter from all the noise and uncertainty. I needed a reprieve from the what ifs and now whats. I needed to come to terms with the fact that I was (among many other things) a travel photographer who couldn't travel. Everyone around me began to experience what had become second nature to me for years, way before the pandemic hit: working from home, balancing work and mental health, carving out screen-free self-care time, setting boundaries, and finding simple daily joys to ward off anxiety and depression. 

But a new shift also took place. Almost imperceptibly, I started clinging to nature, more than ever before. Desperately, even. As though fresh air and quietude were the perfect antidote to the storm of contradictory feelings within. I wanted to discover new places, however close they were to home, just to see something, feel something. But I also wanted to be still, to replenish and recenter. 

This blog post is an ode to the special (yet so very local) places that my heart and lens have filled up on. I've included the locations in captions, to help you add some refreshing places to your list. You'll also see which photographs have made their way into my art shop...my "Covid Collection", for lack of a better term!

​Looking back now, the seasons were good to me. They held me up with their poetry and life lessons, and I somehow never felt alone. 
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Entrelacs, Lanaudière (Québec, Canada)
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Lac Taureau Reservoir, Québec
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Flying over Lac Taureau Reservoir with a hydroplane
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Pulling over on the side of the road somewhere in St-Joseph Sur Le Lac, Quebec
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Picking tulips of every color and style at the Tulipes.ca field in Boucheville, Montérégie
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Blueberry picking at La fruiteraie des Gadbois in Rougemont
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Apple picking in St-Joseph du Lac
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A glorious sunrise in Esterel, Quebec on a foggy lake before breakfast in bed
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Blue hour in a sunflower field at La Belle de Coteau-du-Lac
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A fall day on Mont-Royal by Beaver Lake in Montreal
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Montreal's Botanical Gardens, through the seasons
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Coffee tastes better in the mountains with a lake view, I just discovered.
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And pizza tastes better on a vineyard, especially at La Bullerie in St-Joseph du Lac
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I fell in love with the nature path in Knowlton, Eastern Townships
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Winter activities on Lac Brome
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In typical Montreal fashion, spring collided with winter's last hurrah.
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Biking along the Beauharnois canal
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Embracing nature's gifts and magical moments that lengthen time
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In awe of the power and beauty of the Lachine rapids in Lasalle's Parc des Rapides
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Sunsets that silence your worries in Sainte Marguerite, Québec
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Vineyard after vineyard on La Route des Vins near Dunham, Eastern Townships
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Holding onto summer before it folds into fall at Oka Beach
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A rewarding hike of Mont Sourire in St-Donat
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My happy place, which I probably would not have discovered had it not been for the pandemic
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The waterfront at Ile-de-la-Visitation, Montreal
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Goodbye to the Geese at Candiac sur le Lac
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Where the Lachine Canal meets the St Laurence river
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Walking path at the Récréoparc in Sainte-Catherine
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Pedalos surprised by snow in Sainte Marguerite
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Did nature help you recenter during this challenging time? Leave me a comment, I'd love to know. 
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Credit: Amélie Pedrini, Derrière ta marque

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Une escapade cocooning automnale à l'Esterel Resort & Spa

16/9/2020

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En raison de la pandémie, je me suis retrouvée (comme plusieurs d'entre vous) à annuler des voyages, des concerts et des événements qui auraient fait de 2020 une année inspirante et mémorable. Dans la mesure du possible, j'ai reporté plutôt qu'annulé mes plans, sachant que ces destinations et ces entreprises auraient besoin de notre soutien dans les mois à venir.

C'est ainsi que mon séjour d'anniversaire prévu pour le mois d'avril est devenu une escapade automnale à Estérel Resort !

Hôtel et spa de luxe dans les Laurentides au nord de Montréal, l'Estérel offre le cadre idéal pour se détendre, savourer des repas gastronomiques et profiter du soleil alors que l'été se transforme doucement en automne.
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J'ai été soulagée de constater, dès mon arrivée, que toutes les directives de santé et de sécurité étaient rigoureusement respectées. La température des visiteurs a été prise à l'entrée. Les membres du personnel étaient professionnels et attentifs, travaillant fort pour s'assurer que le site était impeccablement propre, que les chaises longues, les tables, les gilets de sauvetage et même les stylos étaient régulièrement désinfectés et que la distanciation sociale était respectée dans toutes les piscines et à l'intérieur de l'hôtel ou des restaurants. Lors mon séjour, les couvre-visages étaient obligatoires à l'intérieur.

Bien que les saunas soient temporairement fermés pour éviter les éclosions, les visiteurs peuvent tout de même profiter de plusieurs bain chauds, du bain polaire et de deux piscines extérieures, en plus des trois lacs: le lac Dupuis, le lac Masson et le lac du Nord.
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Les piscines et bains à remous sont de températures différentes allant de 90 ° F à 101 ° F, et certains endroits sont des « zones de tranquillité » réservées aux adultes. Chaque piscine a son propre feu au centre, y ajoutant une douce ambiance, de jour comme de nuit.
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J'ai bien apprécié le bar et le resto du Lido qui servait de délicieux cocktails, lunchs et soupers légers (jusqu'à 18 h) afin que nous puissions rester dans nos peignoirs et maillots de bain tout en profitant d'un verre et d'un délicieux repas! Une poutine garnie de fleurs dans un bain à remous ? Oui, merci !
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Les activités estivales (pédalo, paddleboard, canoë, kayak, vélo ou pontons) sont encore disponibles jusqu'à la mi-octobre et seront ensuite remplacées par des activités hivernales (ski de fond, raquette, patin à glace). Vous pourrez également profiter des sentiers de randonnée du Parc Estérel ou faire du golf.
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Estérel Resort propose de nombreux forfaits gourmands ou romantiques à ses clients selon leurs intérêts et selon la saison. J'avais réservé le forfait Emotion Suite "Cocooning" pour mon anniversaire, qui comprenait plusieurs ardoises de dégustation et un petit déjeuner complet livrés directement à ma suite!

Je me sentais comme une princesse (habillée d'un peignoir bien sûr!), assise dans ma suite face à un foyer transparent, les grandes fenêtres donnant sur le spa, le lac et la nature.
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L'ardoise comprenait des huîtres, du foie gras au torchon, une sélection de fromages du Québec, une sélection de pâtés, un tartare de bœuf, du poisson blanc fumé, des mini-guédilles de homard, des légumes grillés, du prosciutto et du melon, des noix caramélisées et fruits séchés, le tout servi avec des crostini et des petits pains chauds.
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Si vous n'avez pas envie de souper dans votre suite, vous avez le choix entre trois restaurants haut de gamme et d'une cave à vin, chacun d'entre eux proposant des expériences gastronomiques uniques et des menus de dégustation avec des sommeliers sur place pour vous guider dans vos choix.

Je recommande cependant de prendre le petit déjeuner au lit au moins une fois. Tôt le matin, l'environnement devient d'autant plus enchanteur. Je me suis réveillée avec le soleil et ses couleurs de feu, le brouillard sur le lac et la cacophonie des oies, des canards et des corbeaux.
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Il faisait frais près du lac à 6h du matin ! J'étais contente de pouvoir retourner dans ma suite devant le foyer et profiter du copieux petit-déjeuner offert avec mon fortfait. Quelqu'un avait dit que les gaufres sont meilleur au lit, non ? Je vais le dire alors, parce que c'est vrai !

Et je commence à penser que le café a meilleur goût à la campagne qu'en ville ! 
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Le lido thermal est ouvert jusqu'à 23 h tous les soirs, vous pouvez donc vous réveiller avec le soleil et vous endormir devant la télé après une soirée à vous détendre dans un bain chaud sous les étoiles. (Le foyer dans la suite fonctionne par minuterie, donc vous n'avez même pas besoin de vous lever pour l'éteindre !)
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C'était un week-end parfait.

Si vous avez envie de vous rendre à la campagne pour vous émerveiller devant nos couleurs d'automne et vous détendre, je vous conseille fortement Estérel Resort & Spa. 
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An Autumn Cocooning Getaway at Esterel Resort & Spa

16/9/2020

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When the pandemic hit, I found myself, like many of you, cancelling trips, concerts and events that were sure to make 2020 a memorable year. Whenever possible, I postponed rather than cancelled, knowing that these destinations and businesses would need our support in the months to come.

That's how my April birthday retreat became an autumn getaway at Estérel Resort.

A luxury hotel and spa in the Laurentian mountains just north of Montreal, Estérel offered the perfect setting to relax, unwind, enjoy gourmet meals and bask in the sun as summer gently turns into fall.
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I was happy to notice, immediately upon arrival, that all the guidelines for health and safety were being closely followed. Visitors' temperature was taken at the entrance. Staff members were professional and attentive, working extra hard to ensure that the site was immaculately clean, that lawn chairs, tables, life-vests and even pens were routinely disinfected, and that social distancing was being respected in all the pools and indoors. At the time of my stay, masks were mandatory indoors. 

Although the three saunas are temporarily closed to prevent outbreaks, visitors can still enjoy several hot tubs, the polar bath and two outdoor pools, in addition to the three lakes: Lac Dupuis, Lac Masson and Lac du Nord.
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Each of the pools and tubs is set at a different temperature ranging from 90°F to 101°F, and some of the pools are "tranquility zones" for adults only. Each pool has its own fire pit in the center, adding extra ambiance, day and night. There are also separate fire pits on the resort grounds where you can stay warm and toasty after your swim.
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A highlight was the spa bar and restaurant, serving delicious cocktails, lunches and suppers (until 6 pm) so you can stay in your cozy robe or your swimsuit but still enjoy a drink and delicious meal! I mean, a poutine topped with flowers while in a hot tub? Yes, please! ​​
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The summer water activities (pedalo, paddleboard, canoe, kayak, bike or motor boat) are available until mid-October, until they get replaced by winter activities (skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating). If you're in the mood to leave the grounds, you can enjoy the nearby Parc Estérel hiking trails or go golfing. ​
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Estérel Resort offers many wonderful packages to its guests, depending on their interests and mood. I had booked the Emotion Suite "Cocooning" Package for my birthday, which included several tasting platters and full breakfast delivered straight to my suite!

I really did feel a bit like royalty, sitting in my suite facing a see-through fireplace, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the spa, the lake and the surrounding countryside. 
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​The gourmet platter was quite a treat, with oysters, foie gras, a selection of local cheeses, a selection of local pâtés, beef tartare, smoked white fish, lobster rolls, grilled vegetables, prosciutto and melon, caramelized nuts and dried fruit, all served with toasted crostini and warm bread rolls. 
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If you don't feel like dining in your room, the resort has three high-end restaurants and a wine cellar to choose from, each of them offering special gastronomic experiences and tasting menus with wine pairings tailored for you by on-site sommeliers. 

I do recommend having breakfast in bed at least once, though. Early in the morning, the setting becomes all the more enchanting. I woke up with the sunrise and my senses were overwhelmed by the fiery colors, the mystical fog on the lake and the cacophony of geese, ducks and crows. 
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After getting a little chill by the lake after sunrise, I was happy to crawl back into bed with the fireplace lit to enjoy the abundant breakfast that was served at my suite. Didn't someone once say that waffles taste better in bed? No? I'll say it, then, because it's true. 

And I'm beginning to think that coffee tastes better in the countryside.
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The thermal spa is open until 11 pm every night, so you can wake up with the sun and fall asleep to your TV after a toasty warm night soak under the stars. (The fireplace in the room is on a timer, so you don't even need to get up to turn it off!)
It was a perfect weekend getaway. If you're itching to get into the countryside to see our spectacular autumn colors and feel like pampering yourself a little, I recommend Estérel Resort & Spa. You can do (and eat!) as much or as little as you want, while taking some time to relax your mind and body. 
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The Italy Collection: Prints and Wall Art of La Bella Italia

16/6/2020

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I have been inexplicably pulled to Italy since my childhood; I’d lose myself in reverie imagining the small Italian village where Pinocchio lived, its red rooftops, wooden shutters and narrow lanes. When I visited Italy on a school trip at the age of 13, something just clicked. I knew with deep conviction that Italy had to be part of my life from that point on. And it was. I traveled to Italy every year and lived there for long periods of time whenever I could think up any excuse to do so.

It's no surprise that Italy has such a strong presence in my international collection.

In this post, you'll find the images available as prints and wall decor (on canvas, acrylic, metal or wood) from Italy. The captions that accompany each print let you know exactly where they are from. If you click on each photo, you'll be taken to their listing where you can learn more about them.
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Alberobello

A landscape of Trulli rooftops in Puglia, Italy

Canarégio

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In the heart of the oldest sestiere of Venice
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Li Prisuddi

A path to perfect calm on the Ionian coast of Italy's stiletto
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Dopo La Pioggia

A quiet Venice awakens after a gentle morning rain
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Milano Mio

This glass dome has witnessed some of my happiest days and my biggest wishes (Milan, Italy)
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Riomaggiore

A haven carved into cliffs between sea and sky (Cinque Terre, Italy)
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Burano Bliss + My Color Palette

A splash of color, a dash of life
(Burano, Venice, Italy)
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San Marco

The winged lion and the winged pigeon both rule over St Mark’s square
​(Venice, Italy)
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Porto di Monopoli

The bright afternoon colors of the port in Monopoli, Italy
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Trani

The peace of an afternoon pause in the port town of Trani (Puglia, Italy)
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Belonging

Sometimes, I like to imagine that Venice belongs not to people,
but to the elements, to its creatures, statues and relics.
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Winged Lion

Guarding the square, the lagoon, its wishes and secrets
(Venice, Italy)
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There Is Beauty in Simplicity

Sometimes the simplest sights are worth pausing to record
(Polignano a Mare, Italy)
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La Barca Blu

The timelessness of tradition in a fishing village of southern Italy
​(Gallipoli, Italy)
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You & Me

As long as we are side by side and anchored to the same port,
​we can weather any storm (Bari, Italy)
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Bicicletta

Parked for lunch in Riva del Garda, Italy
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Laundry Day + Sunday in Burano

Local life in a quiet 'Campiello' in Burano, Venice
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Pretty Thoughts

A Sunday stroll through Burano’s streets,
without worry of rain (Venice, Italy)
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Trulli Lovely

Love among the old stone huts of Alberobello, Italy
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Malinconia

The melancholic mood of a maritime scene in Trani, Italy
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Campiello dei Trevisani

A morning in the neighorhood of Cannaregio, Venice
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Golden Afternoons

My favorite time of the day, in my favorite place in the world (Venice, Italy)
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Tra Gli Ulivi di Ostuni

A perfect afternoon on a masseria in Italy's southern countryside
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Amore

Love locks on the cliffs of the romantic "Via dell'amore" (Lovers' lane) in Cinque Terre
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Mirror Waters of Levico

The unrivaled serenity of Alpine air and a still lake (Levico Terme, Italy)
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Primavera

The vibrant colors of a promising spring (Rovereto, Italy)
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Barcarolle

The lone boat that rocked patiently, dreaming to set out and finally fulfill its purpose.
(Bari, Italy)

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Palazzo Ducale

The Gothic palace where East meets West, where Land meets Lagoon and open Sea (Venice, Italy)
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Light on the Lake

A perfect light filtered through the Italian Alps on a glorious spring day
​in Riva del Garda, Italy
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In Galleria

Under my Milano sky
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Il Frantoio

​Majestic witnesses of endless time
(Ostuni, Italy)
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Afternoon Solace in Monopoli

The scorching summer sun chases residents into their homes for a few quiet hours (Monopoli, Italy)
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Bari Bliss

A late afternoon walk in Bari’s old town
(Puglia, Italy)
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Among the Rooftops

I dream of calling one of these rooftops my own (Venice, Italy)
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Burano Colors

For a lover of colors, there is no more perfect place (Burano, Venice)
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Il Moro

Traces of the Republic's mercantile past (Venice, Italy)
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Egidio

Burano’s deeply rich colors and one happy little bird (Venice, Italy)
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Fede (Faith)

Have faith: She is watching over you
(Rovereto, Italy)
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Wherever You Go, Look Up

Wonderful gems await you when you look up
(Martina Franca, Italy)
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Soaring Heart

My freest days and happiest days but also my most melancholy days.
​This city liberates emotions (Venice, Italy)
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Painted Blue

The idyllic pastel palette of Burano, Venice
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La Porta del Cielo

The simplicity of blue & white in Monopoli, Italy
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Riflessioni

Her colors always seem more vibrant after the rain (Venice, Italy)
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Rio della Misericordia

On the atmospheric fringes of the Cannaregio quarter in Venice, Italy
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La Fondamenta dei Mendicanti

You walk and walk, until you reach the edge of the Lagoon (Venice, Italy)
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Summer Skies

An idyllic summer day in Polignano a Mare, Italy
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Ponte Zaguri + Cupole

The breathtaking view of the Lagoon and the five domes of San Marco (Venice, Italy)
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Adriatica

A deep love of all things maritime, in San Vito, Italy
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Eerie Lagoon

The unique beauty of the city that emerges from the sea, outlasting time and high tides
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In My Italian Kitchen

The simple beauty of everyday scenes
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Return Again

My favorite view of Venice, different upon each return
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Pescatore

An old fishing boat in Bari, Italy
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Watching You Find Your Way

"There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk." (Venice, Italy)
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Burano Boot

Sometimes, it's the simplest and most unexpected sights that capture your attention (Venice, Italy)
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Soul City

You are more than a place, and I can never have enough, from any angle
​(Venice, Italy)
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Gli olivi di Armando

An afternoon I’ll never forget, in the silver shade of ancient olive trees (Ostuni, Italy)
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Never Tire of You

My lens (and my heart) will never tire of you (Venice, Italy)
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Piazza Duomo

Waiting for you by the fountain in the shadow of the moutains
​(Trento, Italy)
From my heart to yours!
Kristina

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The Laundry Collection: Colors and (extra)ordinary details

3/5/2020

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There's a poetry in hanging laundry.

The colors and movement draw the eye while the mind wonders how the laundry reflects the lifestyle of a place and its people.

I've been drawn to clothes lines and fresh linen for as long as I've been exploring cities with my lens in hand. It was so natural to me to observe and record these mundane details, that I didn't realize I had ended up with quite a collection until a gallery contacted me recently to create a themed exhibition! 
Below are the prints in the Laundry Collection, full of color and details.

Each print has its own unique title and caption (in English and French) and is available in the size and finish of your choice.

Colores Cubanos

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Havana is a color-lover’s dream
La Havane est un rêve pour les amoureux des couleurs

Sunday in Burano

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Local life in a quiet 'Campiello'
La vie locale dans un quartier charmant

There is Beauty in Simplicity

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Sometimes the simplest sights are worth pausing to record
Ce sont parfois les scènes les plus simples qui méritent d’être photographiées

La Cubana

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The raw beauty of local life in Old Havana
La beauté de la vie locale dans la Vieille Havane

A Colorful Life

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Uplifting colors in Habana Vieja
Couleurs inspirantes à Habana Vieja

Summer Skies

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An idyllic summer day in Polignano al Mare, Italy
Un jour d'été idyllique à Polignano al Mare, Italie

Aging Gracefully

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Gorgeous palaces aged by time and sun
Des palais magnifiques vieillis par le temps et le soleil

Wherever You Go, Look Up

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Wonderful gems await you when you look up
Lève toujours les yeux pour dénicher despetits trésors inattendus

Which Would You Choose

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I’d love to live in a turquoise palace
J'aimerais vivre dans un palais turquoise

Fresh Morning

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There is magic in the stillness and light
of a fresh new day in Nice, France
Il y a de la magie dans le silence et la lumière
d'une toute nouvelle journée à Nice, France

Burano Bliss

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A splash of color, a dash of life
Une touche de couleur, une dose d’énergie

Fresh Linen

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An afternoon scene in sunny Corfu Town, Greece
Une scène de l'après-midi sous le soleil dans la ville de Corfou, Grèce

Mindful Meandering

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An opus of everyday beauty
Un opus de la beauté quotidienne

Laundry Day

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Picturesque everyday scenes of Burano
Les scènes quotidiennes pittoresques à Burano

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Laundry hanging to dry in the stifling Cuban heat
La lessive suspendue dans l'étouffante chaleur cubaine

Rio della Misericordia

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On the atmospheric fringes of the Cannaregio quarter in Venice, Italy
La périphérie atmosphérique du quartier de Cannaregio à Venise, Italie
Tell me: Does hanging laundry inspire you too?
From my heart to yours,
Kristina

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The Venezia Collection: A timeless balance between decay and wonder

28/4/2020

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It's no secret to those who know me well, not even to those who know me a little:
Venice is my soul city. 

A place that pulls on my heartstrings and just doesn't let go. A place where I prefer to roam alone, so I can focus on Her. A place that feeds me with melancholy and quietude in equal parts.  
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It's no secret that Venice is my deepest inspiration; even my shop's name is partly dedicated to Her. 

And so are several (many) photographs in the collection. 

Below are the prints in the Venezia Collection, full of nostalgia and wonder. 

Each print has its own unique title and caption (in English and French) and is available in the size and finish of your choice.

Eerie Lagoon

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The unique beauty of the city that emerges from the sea, outlasting time and high tides
La beauté unique de la ville qui émerge de la mer, qui survit le temps et les marées

The Winged Lion

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Guarding the square, the lagoon, its wishes and secrets
Gardien dela place, le lagon, ses souhaits et ses secrets
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Dopo la pioggia

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A quiet Venice awakens after a gentle morning rain
Une Venise tranquille se réveilleaprès la douce pluie du matin
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Campiello dei Trevisani

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A morning in the neighborhood of Cannaregio, Venice
Un beau matin dans le quartier de Cannaregio, Venise
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Belonging

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Sometimes, I like to imagine that Venice belongs not to people,
but to the elements, to its creatures, statues and relics.
Parfois, j'aime imaginer que Venise n'appartient pas aux gens,
mais aux éléments, à ses créatures, statues et reliques.
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Canarégio

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In the heart of the oldest sestiere of Venice
Au coeur du plus ancien "sestiere" de Venise
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Sunday in Burano

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Local life in a quiet 'Campiello'
La vie locale dans un quartier charmant
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My Color Palette

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Colors that make your heart sing
Des couleurs qui font chanter le coeur
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San Marco

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The winged lion and the winged pigeon – both rule over St Mark’s square
Le lion et le pigeon -les deux règnentsur la place Saint-Marc

Rio della Misericordia

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On the atmospheric fringes of the
Cannaregio quarter in Venice, Italy
La périphérie atmosphérique du quartier
de Cannaregio à Venise, Italie
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Soaring Heart

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My freest days and happiest days but also my most melancholy days.
This city liberates emotions
Mes jours les plus libres et heureux mais aussi les plus mélancoliques.
​Cette ville libère des émotions
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Never Tire of You

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My lens (and my heart) will never tire of you
Mon objectif (et mon coeur) ne se lassera jamais de toi
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Soul City

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You are more than a place, and I can never have enough, from any angle
Tu est plus qu'une ville et je n'en ai jamais assez, de n'importe quel angle

Burano Bliss

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A splash of color, a dash of life
Une touche de couleur, une dose d’énergie
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Painted Blue

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The idyllic pastel palette of Burano, Venice
La palette idyllique de couleurs pastel à Burano, Venise
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Fondamenta dei Mendicanti

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You walk and walk, until you reach the edge of the Lagoon
Marcher sans cesse, jusqu’à ce qu’on atteignele bord de la Lagune
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La Bella Rustica

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To be alone with you
​Pour être seule avec toi

Golden Afternoons

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My favorite time of the day, in my favorite place in the world
Mon moment préféré de la journée, à mon endroit préféré au monde
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Watching You Find Your Way

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"There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk."
Il n'y a pas de mauvais tournants, seuls des chemins que nous étions destinés à marcher."

Cupole

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The breathtaking view of the Lagoon and the five domes of San Marco
Une vue imprenable sur la lagune et les cinq dômes de San Marco
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Laguna Mia

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A moody reflection of gondolas under a bridge
Reflet mélancolique de gondoles sous un pont 

Palazzo Ducale

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The Gothic palace where East meets West, where Land meets Lagoon and open Sea
Le palais gothique où l'Est rencontre l'Ouest, où la Terre rencontre la Lagune et la Mer 
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Il Moro

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Traces of the Republic's mercantile past
Traces du passé mercantile de la République
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Riflessioni

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Her colors always seem more vibrant after the rain
Ses couleurs semblent toujours plus vives après la pluie 
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Calle della Chiesa

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There is so much beauty in Venice, one must remember to look up and in every direction
Il y a tellement de beauté à Venise, il faut se rappeler de regarder dans toutes les directions
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Corte della Comare

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A blissful afternoon in colorful Burano, Italy
Un après-midi merveilleux dans la ville colorée de Burano, Italie
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Clearing Skies

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The beauty in the simple sight of a clearing sky reflected in rain puddles
La simple beauté d’un ciel dégagé, reflété dans les flaques de pluie
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Burano Boot

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Sometimes, it's the simplest and most unexpected sights that capture your attention
Parfois, ce sont les choses les plus simples et les plus inattendues qui attirent votre attention
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Egidio

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Burano’s deeply rich colors and one happy little bird
Les couleurs riches de Burano et unpetit oiseau heureux
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Verso la Fondamenta

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​Ochre yellow and deep lilac
Ocre et lilas profond
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Burano Colors

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For a lover of colors, there is no more perfect place
Pour un amateur de couleurs, il n'y a aucun meilleur endroit
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Laundry Day

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Picturesque everyday scenes of Burano
Les scènes quotidiennes pittoresques à Burano
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Pretty Thoughts

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A Sunday stroll through Burano’s streets, without worry of rain
Notre promenade du dimanche dans les rues de Burano, sans souci de pluie
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Return Again

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My favorite view of Venice, different upon each return
Ma vue préférée de Venise, différente à chaque retour
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So there you have it, Venice through my lens. 
Got a favorite? Let me know in a comment!

From my heart to yours,
​Kristina
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The Greece Collection: Mediterranean home decor

28/4/2020

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Ever felt so inspired and peaceful on a trip that you just wanted to bring that beautiful feeling home with you?

That's what the Greece Collection represents for me (and, based on your feedback, for many of YOU!) ​
Staring at images of blue seas, whitewashed architecture and flowers in effortless bloom has the power to transport us. 
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Below are the prints in the dreamy Greece Collection, ready to warm up your walls and to make your home office a happier place.

Each print has its own unique title and caption (in English and French) and is available in the size and finish of your choice.

All My Wishes

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After a steep climb to the monastery, I cast all my wishes into the deep eternal sea
Après une montée raide vers le monastère, je lance mes souhaits dans la mer profonde et éternelle
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Agios Stefanos

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A taste of heaven on the northwestern edge of Corfu
Un air de paradis sur le côte nord-ouest de Corfou
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Cape Drastis

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The dramatic cape, inaccessible and undisturbed
Le cap spectaculaire, inaccessible et tranquille
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Afionas

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A colorful village on the clifftops of Corfu
Un village coloré sur les falaises de Corfou
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Beauty on the Horizon

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It is a blessing when there is so much beauty to appreciate
before the distant, serene horizon
Quelle bénédiction de pouvoir apprécier tant de beauté
​devant un horizon paisible
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No One Knows

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What lies beyond? No one knows
Qu'est-ce qui se trouve de l’autre côté? Personne ne le sait
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Morning Air

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All was quiet as the old town slept
​Tout était calme pendant que la vieille ville dormait

Blue and White

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The traditional Greek colors and its stunning sea
Les couleurs traditionnelles grecques et sa mer magnifique
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Understated Beauty

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The luring charm of old palaces
Le charme attirant de vieux palais
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The Perfect Sea

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The sea, the sea, the perfect sea!
La mer, la mer, la mer parfaite!
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Seafront

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Faded from sunshine and salty air
Délavée par le soleil et l’air salé
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Garden Village on the Clifftops

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Idyllic Afionas perched above the sea
Joli Afionas perché au-dessus de la mer
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Kerkyra

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Old Corfu Town, with all its rustic charm
La vielle ville de Corfou, avec tout son charme rustique
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Palazzina

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Could I buy a summer house here and watch the sunset over the sea?
Puis-je passer mes étés ici à regarder le coucher du soleil sur la mer?
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So there you have it. On grey days, we can all daydream of breathtaking Greek landscapes!

Got a favorite in the Greece Collection? Leave a comment and let me know!

From my heart to yours,
Kristina

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Terronia: Discovering the wines of Italy's lesser-known regions

26/4/2020

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What if I told you that the Italian wines you know and love barely even scratch the surface of Italian wine culture?

For nearly 20 years, Silvestro Silvestori has been teaching international visitors about food and wine at his culinary school in Puglia, a fascinating region on Italy's heel. 

Silvestro has welcomed students from 59 countries to The Awaiting Table, and I was one of them. What makes his approach unique, both from an international and local perspective, is Silvestro's passionate commitment to inspiring a different kind of tourism.
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Silvestro offers a new way of thinking about Italian food and wine, connecting schools of thought that are often disconnected.

​"I love teaching the relationships between disciplines, because in wine you can understand everything here in southern Europe." Silvestro explains how wine allows us to understand history, geography, cuisine, cultural identity, even economics. "I wish someone would have taught like this when I was growing up."

Silvestro's different classes immerse visitors into authentic experiences, such as shopping for fresh ingredients and local wine at small grocers, making regional dishes from scratch, picking olives and learning about olive oil, making and bottling homemade tomato sauce. But underlying each of these experiences is Silvestro's main goal: to highlight what makes lesser-known places in southern Italy special, while reinforcing tourism in an authentic way that allows regional industries to thrive long-term.
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Silvestro never stops learning and researching. In his downtime every year, he spends two months travelling the south by bicycle to research southern Italian wine and to learn directly from local producers. It was on those bicycle trips that Silvestro realized that so much of what he wants to teach cannot possibly be summarized on a chalkboard in a class. Instead, he felt inspired to create a television series to bring the intricacies of southern Italy to us, straight into our homes. 
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Silvestro's passion for video is not a secret. For years, I've been a fan of his short educational films on different facets of the region. Through Silvestro's creativity and compelling storytelling, I've learned about topics like rosè, baroque architecture, wine tasting, how to read an Italian wine label, how to choose a knife, how to make orecchiette, and how geology influences wine. 

I can't wait to see where his Terronia episodes will take us, how they will enchant us and make us yearn to discover these unique regions in a meaningful, sustainable way.
Silvestro has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to fund part of his ambitious project. I invite you to watch his trailer and read all about his project on his campaign page. If you're passionate about authentic travel and Italian culture, you can back his project and select a "perk" based on the grape that inspires you!
I have no doubt that Silvestro's creativity and multidisciplinary teaching style will leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches his Terronia series.
​Silvestro: I wish you the best in this passionate endeavor!

From my heart to yours,
Kristina
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Ecofriendly prints, sustainable packaging and a recycling program

24/4/2020

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Having a wall art shop where printing, packaging and shipping internationally is part of my everyday routine, it is important to me to reduce my impact on the environment and limit waste. 

In this post, I share some of the ways in which my shop strives to be eco-friendly. 

1. Paper

Choosing my paper thoughtfully ensures that my photographs are high-quality products with crisp details, accurate colors and fade-resistant inks. But I am also proud to offer you paper prints that are officially identified as adhering to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. When paper is FSC-certified, it has its roots in responsibly-managed forests.

I offer two kinds of paper prints in my shop, and both options are made with FSC-certified, acid-free, eco-friendly paper and non-toxic inks: a fine-art textured paper (308 gsm giclee print) and a smooth satin paper (250 gsm giclee print). 
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2. Sustainable packaging

When packaging and shipping your orders, I strive to find a balance between making you happy (like you're opening a gift) and making the Earth happy.

Recently, I designed and ordered eco-friendly packaging so that I don't have to hurt the environment while sharing my shop's personality with you. ​The issue paper is FSC-certified, recycled and recyclable. The stickers are also FSC-certified and compostable. 

Even better, the company that printed my tissue and stickers plants a tree in an endangered forest for every order they receive!
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I use bubble wrap only when necessary (when shipping fragile glass frames or delicate wall art that can scratch or shatter).
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3. Reusing and recycling everything

Since the beginning of my shop in 2015, I have recycled and reused every kind of packaging (tubes, mailers, cardboard, cellophane, foam, frame corners and bubble) to minimize waste and to reduce my impact on the environment. 

I have a recycling program where clients can return clean and undamaged cardboard, bags, bubble wrapping, boxes, mailers and tubes (by appointment or at a show). After 6 returns of any kind of reusable material, they get a free 8x8 print of their choice!
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My shop will continue to evolve towards more eco-responsible practices as new options become available in the coming months and years. I am excited to be able to share my passion with you and help you create an inspiring sanctuary, all the while protecting our environment as best as I can.

Tell me: How much do you consider how ecofriendly a shop or product is? Leave me a comment - I would love to know. 

From my heart to yours,
Kristina

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    Kristina Kasparian

    Thanks for stopping by! #OnTheBlog are the stories behind my prints, posts about my travels, glimpses into my daily life, news about my shop, events in the Montreal community and tips on travel, home and photography. 

    Merci de visiter mon blogue! Vous y trouverez les histoires qui ont donné naissance à mes photographies, mes chroniques de voyage, un aperçu de ma vie quotidienne, des nouvelles sur ma boutique et mes conseils sur les voyages, sur la déco maison et sur la photographie. 

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